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Replacing the tinkling keys of Britney Spears’ haunting 2003 ballad “Everytime” with a guitar, Ethel Cain reimagines the sad bop as a slowed-down, even more somber lament. The song (written by Spears …
A pared-back piano ballad, a jazzy upbeat bop, indie-rock, soul and more new music
Tamzene’s mournful, tender piano ballad “Called You Out” will resonate with many listeners, as it’s about the ending a friendship after realizing you have opposing values. The Scottish singer-songwriter says the lyrics …
Meat Loaf (aka Marvin Lee Aday), whose music career spanned six decades, has passed away at 74. Best known for his theatrical, operatic rock ballads, he sold over 100 million records across …
From eerie indie to piano-led ballads and soulful hip-hop, our favorite songs from the week
Madison McFerrin’s “Hindsight” begins as a seemingly simple piano ballad before her layered vocals and soft percussion (from Louis Cato) lead it into a textured, synth-speckled piece. Written, performed (except the aforementioned …
Ballads, bops, break-up songs and an '80s anthem in our round-up of music this week
Celeste’s expressive, velvety, soulful vocals take centerstage for “I Can See The Change,” a piano-led orchestral song about finding hope. The moving ballad (produced by Finneas O’Connell, aka FINNEAS, who is best …
From her album Through Water, Låpsley (aka Holly Lapsley Fletcher) has released the serene “Speaking of the End.” At first featuring only a piano and Fletcher’s silken vocals, background singers join in …
From a rhythmic collaboration to a charitable cover of Silent Night, a few of our favorite tracks from this week